Get active and healthy during Sunshine Coast Heart Week 2016
2-8 May 2016
Attend the Expo to launch Heart Week 2016
on Saturday, 30 April
ExpoThe Sunshine Coast Heart Week 2016 Expo kicks off a week-long program of events across the region. There’s something for everyone!
Attend the Expo to WIN over
$1000 in prizes
Saturday, 30 April 8am to noonLake Kawana Community Centre
Pump for a Healthy Heart Challenge
Riders of all ages, skill levels and abilities can try out the free pump track challenge. How many laps can you complete without peddling? with Council’s Recreation Trails Activation Team
Cooking demonstrations and educational resources and food ideas for healthy eatingwith the University of the Sunshine Coast Nutrition and Dietetics
Sunshine Coast Heart Week 2016
Whip up a free smoothie on the pedal-powered Smoothie Bikewith TravelSmart
Try free Stand Up Paddle Boarding or Test your Circus Skills
For the Paddle Boarding bring your swimmers, rash shirt, hat, towel and spare clothes. Life jackets and shoes will be provided.with Queensland Recreation Centres Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing
Join ‘Happy Heart’ and the Heart Foundation Walkers for a leisurely walk around Lake Kawana from 8am
* Leisure gear and appropriate footwear is required for some of the activities. Please note outdoor activities are weather dependent and age restrictions may apply. Please check with the exhibitors.
Q & A specialist presentations
Starting at 8.30am listen to health experts including:
• Professor Kim Greaves – Director of Cardiac Research, Sunshine Hospital and Health Services
• Dr Rohan Poulter – Director of Cardiology, Sunshine Hospital and Health Services
• Associate Professor Chris Askew – Head of the VasoActive Research Group, University of the Sunshine Coast
• Dr Hattie Wright – Senior Lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast.
There will be a Q & A session at the conclusion of each presentation. The presentations will culminate in a panel discussion at 11.30am on Healthy Hearts for Life.Presented by My Weekly Preview
ExhibitorsCouncil’s TravelSmart Team
Council’s Library Team
Heart Foundation Walking
The University of the Sunshine Coast Nutrition and Dietetics
The University of the Sunshine Coast Sport and Exercise Science
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service – Cardiac Rehabilitation
Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN
Queensland Recreation Centres
Diabetes Queensland
Stroke Foundation
Queensland Ambulance Service
Heart Support Australia
parkrun
Caloundra Off Road Cycling Association
Diversicare
Sunshine 60 & Better Group
North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health
Community Solutions
Mooloolaba Tennis
Free vascular health checkThe VasoActive research group from the University of the Sunshine Coast will be offering free vascular health checks including blood pressure, vascular stiffness and leg circulation assessments.
Time Event Location Registration
Saturday, 30 April
8am-noon
Sunshine Coast Heart Week 2016 Expo The inaugural Heart Week event at Lake Kawana Community Centre brings together a broad range of exhibitors from the health and wellbeing sector, and it’s free!
Lake Kawana Community Centre, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Not required
8am-noon
Heart Foundation Walk Join ‘Happy Heart’ and the Heart Foundation Walkers for a leisurely walk around Lake Kawana.
Lake Kawana Community Centre, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Not required Find a Heart Foundation Walking group near you. Visit www.heartfoundation.org.au
6am CORCA of a Heart Ride Join local Mountain Bike Club, Caloundra Off Road Cycling Association (CORCA) on an introductory healthy heart ride on local trails. This ride will explore some of the local MTB trails and then aim to finish at the Heart Week Expo for the Pump for a Healthy Heart Challenge.
Front of Caloundra High School 88 Queen St, Caloundra
New participants must sign up with MTBA for free 2 month insurance cover www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership. More details via www.corca.com.au
10am Improving Your SleepLearn simple strategies on how to improve your sleep.
Kawana Library 30 Nanyima St, Buddina
Registrations via www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Sunshine Coast Council has partnered with the health and wellbeing sector to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during Heart Week.
There is no doubt the Sunshine Coast is one of the best places on earth to live. The natural features of our stunning hinterland landscapes, beautiful sandy beaches, clean air and water make it the ideal location to enhance a healthy lifestyle.
All activites during Heart Week including the Heart Week Expo are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Heart Week events and details2-8 May 2016
Time Event Location Registration
Saturday, 30 April (continued)
7am (weekly)
parkrun parkrun organise, weekly, 5km timed runs around the Coast. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
Brightwater, Golden Beach, Kawana, Nambour, Town of Seaside
Registrations via www.parkrun.com.au
Sunday, 1 May7.30am Ewen Maddock Dam Ride
Join local Mountain Bike Club, Bushrangers on an introductory healthy heart ride around Ewen Maddock Dam. This route is about 18km return, however longer or shorter options are available.
Ewen Maddock Dam Day Use Area Maddock Park, Mooloolah Valley Connection Rd, Mooloolah Valley
New participants must sign up with MTBA for free 2 month insurance cover www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership. More details at www.bushrangers.org/au trail details on ‘Join Us’ tab
9-11am TravelSmart recreational ride Join the TravelSmart team on an easy pathway ride, taking in some of the best views the Coast has to offer. A great opportunity to learn pathway etiquette and meet new people.
Charles Clarke Park, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba
Visit council’s website to register and search “cycling workshops”
Monday, 2 May9-10am Adult Drop-in Tennis Clinic
Includes a variety of drills, technical feedback, point play and cardio work out. All equipment supplied.
Mooloolaba Tennis, 112 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
Not required. Contact Adon for more details on 0432 829 110
6am (weekly)
Active X-Training Class Proudly brought to you by Stockland’s Birtinya at Oceanside.
Lake Front Park, Regatta Boulevard, Birtinya Island
Registrations via www.livelifegetactive.com
Tuesday, 3 May10am Improving Your Sleep
Learn simple strategies on how to improve your sleep.
Nambour Library, Currie St and Bury St, Nambour
Registrations via www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Time Event Location Registration
Tuesday, 3 May (continued)5.30pm (weekly)
Active Boxing ClassProudly brought to you by Stockland’s Birtinya at Oceanside.
Lake Front Park, Regatta Boulevard, Birtinya Island
Registrations via www.livelifegetactive.com
7-8pm Cardio TennisGreat workout, socialise and enjoy a game of tennis. All equipment supplied.
Mooloolaba Tennis, 112 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
Not required. Contact Adon for more details on 0432 829 110
Wednesday, 4 May6am (weekly)
Active Boxing ClassProudly brought to you by Stockland’s Birtinya at Oceanside.
Lake Front Park, Regatta Boulevard, Birtinya Island
Registrations via www.livelifegetactive.com
10-11am TravelSmart mid-week guided recreational pathway ride Join the TravelSmart team for an enjoyable flat terrain ride. Suitable for seniors.
Front of Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre, Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree
Registrations via council’s website and search “cycling workshops”
Thursday, 5 May5.30pm Active X-Training Class
Proudly brought to you by Stockland’s Birtinya at Oceanside.
Lake Front Park, Regatta Boulevard, Birtinya Island
Registrations via www.livelifegetactive.com
Friday, 6 May6am (weekly)
Yoga Class Proudly brought to you by Stockland’s Birtinya at Oceanside.
Lake Front Park, Regatta Boulevard, Birtinya Island
Registrations via www.livelifegetactive.com
Saturday, 7 May9am Wooroi Ride for a Healthy Heart
Join local Mountain Bike Club, Trailblazers on an introductory healthy heart ride on some local trails.
Wooroi Day Use Area, near Beckmans Rd turn-off on the Cooroy-Noosa Rd
New participants must sign up with MTBA for free 2 month insurance cover www.mtba.asn.au/membership/free-trial-membership. More details at www.noosatrailblazers.com/index.htm
10am Improving Your SleepLearn simple strategies on how to improve your sleep.
Caloundra Library, 8 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Registrations via www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
To register contact the organiser listed on the Heart Week program of events for each individual workshop or event.
Time Event Location Registration
Saturday, 7 May (continued)7am (weekly)
parkrun parkrun organise, weekly, 5km timed runs around the Coast. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
Brightwater, Golden Beach, Kawana Nambour, Town of Seaside
Registrations via www.parkrun.com.au
Sunday, 8 May9am Glass House Mountains
Walk for your Heart Join local Bush Walking club, Glasshouse Bushwalkers Club, on an introductory heart healthy bushwalk around some of our iconic mountains. Two circuits with an option for a long walk of about 15km or a short walk of about 8km.
Matthew Flinders Park, Steve Irwin Way (between Glass House Mountains and Beerburrum)
More details via www.glasshouse.bwq.org.au Please note there will be a $5 insurance fee required to join the club as a temporary member.
Other activitiesVarious Blood Pressure Checks and Risk
Factor AssessmentsVisit the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Cardiac Rehabilitation ‘pop up’ Heart Week stalls and obtain health information
Chemmart Pharmacy Nambour Plaza, Nambour General Hospital front foyer
Not required Further information contact: Gina Bannister (Chemmart Pharmacy) on 5476 0988 Michelle Aust (Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service) on 0427 174 032
Various Heart Foundation Walking Join Australia’s largest free community-based walking network – Heart Foundation Walking.
Various locations More details via www.walking.heartfoundation.org.au
Various Gardening and Cooking for Healthy Hearts
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Campus
Not required For more information please contact Caroline Martin [email protected] or 5430 1197
Various Heart Week activities with General Practices across the Coast and Gympie regionsVisit participating GPs for your Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment.
Various Not required For more information contact your GP about a Heart Health check.
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The Sunshine Coast Social Strategy 2015 outlines council’s priorities in building a stronger community. One of the Strategy’s four aims is to ensure the Sunshine Coast maintains its ranking as the healthiest region in Queensland. The inaugural Sunshine Coast Heart Week 2016 program strives to build on this vision for the Sunshine Coast to be one of the healthiest regions in Australia!